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He has now been taken to hospital where his condition is not life-threatening.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace the occupant or multiple occupants of the car.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "We are not prepared to discuss further for operational reasons."

Rush Green Road was closed in both directions due to the collision that happened at the junction with Dagenham Road.

Traffic was forced into a standstill (Image: Dan Dockerill)

Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were at the scene.

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Transport for London Traffic News tweeted: "A124 Rush Green Road j/w Dagenham Road (Romford)- the road is closed in both directions (due to a collision resulting from an emergency services incident). Traffic is slow on local diversion- expect delays in the area."